Postcode OL2 8LT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Shaw ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the Clough & Shaw Side area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Clough & Shaw Side has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Clough & Shaw Side has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clough & Shaw Side is £45,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL2 8LT.
Clough & Shaw Side near OL2 8LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaw
In the OL2 8LT postcode area, located within Clough & Shaw Side, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.